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A member of the Canadian Forces is recovering from a gunshot wound and another is in custody after an altercation at CFB Shilo in Manitoba early Sunday morning.

The victim’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

A Canadian Forces member was arrested after the altercation and is currently in police custody, according to a statement issued by the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal.

Investigators have recovered the gun, which is not a military-issued weapon.

The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) is investigating the incident. The CFNIS is an independent Military Police unit that investigates serious and sensitive matters relating to Department of National Defence property, employees or Canadian Forces personnel.